Ph.D. Program in Comparative Biology

Unparalleled access to the resources of the Museum of Natural History, including its world-renowned collections, exceptional natural history library of more than 550,000 scientific volumes and over 45 distinguished faculty members...Details

Dr. Smith studies the evolutionary history of birds by combining specimen-based research, phylogenomics, biogeography, and statistical modeling.LEARN MORE >

Volunteer with the Gilder School

The Gilder Graduate School has an opening for a smart, dedicated volunteer to assist with many facets of the School’s work. Duties will range from data entry, proofreading and filing, to higher level projects such as conducting online research, assembling and sharing information, and assisting with special events. Experience working in Excel and Word is necessary. The hours are flexible within Mon-Fri., 9am-5pm. To be considered, apply here.

On Monday, October 24, 2016, the American Museum of Natural History’s Richard Gilder Graduate School held its fourth graduation ceremony under the iconic blue whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life for five recipients of the Ph.D.-degree in Comparative Biology and 15 recipients of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.

By REUVEN BLAU. Sixth-graders at the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity after an entomologist (RGGS Comparative Biology Ph.D. Student Bernardo Santos) at the American Museum of Natural History reached out for assistance.

Entomologist Bernardo Santos speaks to students about the newly discovered wasp species at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School. (American Museum of Natural History)

The Richard Gilder Graduate School embraces graduate training, post- doctoral fellowships, and undergraduate training programs at the Museum, through both independent activities and partnerships with universities.